IAM Manager: Microsoft Entra ID & Zero Trust Lead

Grant Thornton; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking an experienced Cyber Identity & Access Management Manager to lead Entra ID initiatives and modernize identity solutions for clients. The role involves designing architecture, enabling secure access, and guiding engagement teams across multiple projects.

You will work within a dynamic Cyber & Risk team, driving security transformations and client advisory activities while maintaining top-tier professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of related cybersecurity experience in a similar consulting practice or function.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including user provisioning, de-provisioning, role management, access control, lifecycle workflows, entitlement management, access reviews, and identity governance capabilities.
• Experience designing identity governance processes and hybrid identity architectures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IAM current-state assessments, maturity evaluations, and identity architecture reviews to identify risks, opportunities, and modernization priorities.
• Develop functional and non-functional requirements for Entra ID solutions.
• Develop IAM strategies, transformation roadmaps, and implementation recommendations aligned to business and security objectives.
• Design and implement technical architecture for Entra ID, including integration with existing systems.
• Develop and manage client relationships with the intention to exceed client expectations.
• Lead project teams, mentor junior consultants, and oversee delivery quality across multiple engagements.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID

IAM

Zero Trust

PIM

API‑driven provisioning

ID governance

Hybrid identity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ECMA

Entra Application Proxy

SailPoint

Saviynt

Microsoft Entra ID

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking an experienced Cyber Identity & Access Management Manager to lead Entra ID initiatives and modernize identity solutions for clients. The role involves designing architecture, enabling secure access, and guiding engagement teams across multiple projects.

You will work within a dynamic Cyber & Risk team, driving security transformations and client advisory activities while maintaining top-tier professional standards.